President Barack Obama faced backlash last week as he ordered an additional 1,500 U.S. troops to Iraq. Their mission: to strengthen the performance of Iraqi and Kurdish forces fighting ISIS in ground combat through training and strategic support. According to…
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Veterans Day should celebrate and honor our nation’s heroes, not be exploited by retailers
You have to ask yourself, “Are the free meals offered to vets on Veterans Day really given in the true spirit of the holiday or are they marketing ploys to get more sales?” How often do you bring a friend…
Phrases only people who have served in the military understand
Sometimes hanging out with members of the military can feel like you are hanging out with people from another country. These bands of “brothers” and “sisters” share a language that leaves many in the civilian world wondering what the heck…
Court Rules Wearing Unearned Medals Is a Crime
Lying about receiving a military medal is protected speech, but there’s no right to wear a combat decoration that hasn’t been earned, a federal appeals court said Wednesday. The difference, said a divided panel of the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court…
Does the VA lack passion for serving veterans?
In yet another blunder in the mountains of inefficiencies discovered in the Veterans Affairs Office, a grieving sister is sent her brother’s new benefits card after he committed suicide six month earlier. According to an exclusive report by FOX News…
Airmen prepare for Army Ranger school
CREECH AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. (AFNS) — Twenty-one Airmen from around the Air Force were put to the test both physically and mentally in their pursuits to attend the U.S. Army Ranger school during the Ranger Assessment Course (RAC) Oct.…